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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1947

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Cabinet member to get degree at tech graduation

Attorney General Clark will speak at a technology graduation ceremony. Duties kept him in Washington, but a request was sent for him to attend the spring commencement. The article recalls Dr Whyburn’s Baylor ceremony in Waco where President Truman received an honorary LLD, noting Clark’s prior engagements.

Clark Tech Washington Ral Whyburn Baylor University Waco Truman U.S

Lubbock Man Richardson Treated For Nonfatal Injuries

Richardson a longtime chief operator at Lubbock's sewage treatment plant was treated for cuts after an incident at a Big S hospital. The Associated Press report notes his injuries were not serious.

Richardson Associated Press

Bus Strike Violence Spurs Sheriff's Request for Aid

Ardmore Okla March 15 Johnson the Padl W Reed state salvatory commissioner ordered Lt Arch Merriot commanding officer of the state highway patrol at Coalgate to augment two troopers already stationed here.

Ardmore Okla Johnson Padl W. Reed State Able Salvatory Arch Merriot State Highway Patrol Coalgate

Financial Employees To Strike Across New York Exchanges

AFL United Financial Employees vowed a general strike by 5,000 members, sending police to the New York Stock, Cure and Cotton exchanges after a conference led by M. David Keefe. The move aims to paralyze the financial district’s trading hubs.

New York AFL United Financial Emsent M. David Keefe Schram Yow

Store Manager at Marshall Robbed

Store manager at Marshall robbed. thieves stole 2750 dollars in cash and the remaining amount in checks and money orders.

Marshall

Crash Of Light Plane Fatal For Young Pilot Of Neuston

Houston pilot Jim Rudiell died in a Kemah harbor crash this afternoon at 5 26 pm after his Piper Cub stalled while performing stunts over the Bayshore area. The crash ended a flight that began near Neuston.

Neuston Kemah Jim Peee Rudiell Houston Seture Bay Kemah Harbor Bayshore

02nd annual Baptist convention in St Louis ends with Truman address

Ggurnern Baptist convent session scheduled for St Louis Mey Til closes with a Mother's Day address by President Truman. King's Jewelry offers diamonds $14750 now 9100 at 1020 Broadway.

Ggurnern King’s Jewelry

Cooper Winner Tech andy depart ment in Fort Worth

Fragmentary report references Cooper Winner Tech andy depart ment and N J Robnett in Fort Worth with unclear date and details. Readable names suggest a local government or business item with partial identifiers.

President Truman Optimistic On Aid For Greece Policy

President Truman appears hopeful for favorable action on his Greece aid plan amid signals from Congress and decoded messages from Secretary of State Marshall. Officials note rising congressional sentiment and the president may stay on vacation in Weymouth through Wednesday as discussions continue.

Associated Press Wey West Fla Truman Greece George C. Marshall Moscow Marshall White House

France and Bulgaria Break Relations Over Policy

Paris reports a break in relations between France and Bulgaria amid disputes over commercial ties and currency policy. France has cancelled special privileges for Bulgarian subjects, while both countries agree on allowing Bulgarian press to file stories for publication abroad.

Paris France

City closes Beal for seven new wells near Plainview

Lubbock gains a potential daily water supply of 21 million gallons from seven new well sites east of Plainview and near the Panhandle railroad. Landowners including Baker heirs and Studebaker heirs, with railway involvement, negotiated leases and condemnation suits were withdrawn. The plan allocates surface rights to the city and mineral rights to heirs, with full effects by 1948 and ongoing property negotiations.

Plainview Highway Homer Hunter Studebaker Texas Studeker Ott Thers Fort Wayne Ind James L. Beatley Indianapolis Ina D. Powards An To G Helen Niblick -Stoner Josephine Niblick Edwards Harriet Niblick Suttle Margaret Vesey Sally Max Catherine Campe William

Mississippi Lake rescue details emerge from partial report

Femewe spree and lake crew aided by volunteers recovered the body with help from camps on the lake. Ross arrived with time. Sea Biee dispatched a unit to investigate a seized cypress tree and, reaching the site, reported to officers.

Murder Case Glimpse Marks Liberty Hearing

Fragmentary OCR hints at a murder case in Liberty involving a formal inquiry. The readable text notes a legal setting with potential charges and a hearing proceeding, but details are unclear due to damaged source.

Mother and son die in plane crash in Tennessee mountains

Frozen bodies of a Texas mother and her son were found near Bear Town mountain ten miles from Lebanon. The light plane, missing for two weeks, crashed into the mountainside in a storm above Canton searchers, with Mrs Holton still strapped in her seat. Local and rescue teams traced the wreckage after authorities were alerted.

Libaron Bear Town Mountain Lebanon Hollon Waplané Holton Air North Carolina Canton N. C Waco George A. Sword Lee Ae Ee

Two Men Drag River After Reported Body Removal

In Brownwood on March 15 a woman told officers two men lifted an object resembling a human body from a car and dumped it into the Colorado River. Otis Shaw and Texas Ranger Clarence Nordyke searched the river with garden rakes near U S highway 285, where a case of spoiled breakfast food was later found.

Brownwood Brown County Crs Colorado Otis Shaw Clarence Nordyke U. S. Highway 285

Photographers Convene in Dallas for Southwestern Meet

In Dallas on March 23 a convention brings 1500 professional photographers from five southwestern states. The gathering aims to discuss industry trends, gear, and techniques, with regional representatives signaling strong participation and expert sessions throughout the event.

Dallas

New Pressure By Reds Seen

A report notes fear of new Russian pressure to aid Greece and Turkey as they seek immediate Western assistance to resist Communist influence. Turkish fear of Soviet expansion grows while Britain cuts aid. Greece looks to the United States for support to sustain democracy and preserve strategic access to the Dardanelles.

Associated Press United States Mediterranean Turkey Tore Russia Dardanelles Greece Britain

Senate Agriculture Panel Backs Corn and Wheat Bonus

The Senate agriculture committee voted 7 to 2 to grant a bonus of 30 cents a bushel to corn and wheat farmers who did not receive a prior 30 cent premium. The program would cover sales from January 1, 1945 to April 18, 1946 and cost an estimated 313 million to over 1 billion dollars. Senator Langer urged patriotic marketings to aid the starving, while Senator Kem criticized the measure as pork barrel legislation.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Langer R-Nd Kem R-Mo Teo Congress

Local man killed in car train collision in Houston

Dolph Sanders, 67, died instantly when his car collided with a Burlington-Rock Island passenger train in Houston. The vehicle was drawn onto the tracks with Sanders pinned in the wreckage and pronounced dead by train personnel upon arrival.

Houston Dolph Sanders Sanders

Ranchman Jose M Sanchez Dies at 81 in Laredo

Jose M. Sanchez, 81, pioneer ranchman and dairyman from Webb and Zapata counties, died at his home in Laredo after a short illness. He was a recognized figure in regional cattle ranching and dairy farming. Funeral arrangements were not listed.

Laredo Jose M. Sanchez Webb and Zapata

Local Weather Warmer After Snow Blankets Panhandle

A US Weather Bureau forecast predicted mostly fair and warmer conditions today across South Plains and East North Texas after Friday night snow. Temperatures varied from 16 to 64 degrees statewide with freezing lows expected in the Panhandle and Rio Grande region, and light snow melting under sunshine in many areas.

U. S. Weather Bureau South Plains North Texas el Paso Panhandle India Rio Grande River East Texas Southwest

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